Wednesday | October 1
- 6:00 – 7:30 PM NN is Your Edge: Welcome Reception
- Enjoy: Enjoy: Cocktails, light bites & the Welcome Address
- Remarks by:
The Honorable Phillip Jones
Mayor, City of Newport News
Cathy Williams
Chair, Economic Development Authority
Kevin Murphy
CEO, Ferguson
Attire for all of The Edge Summit: Smart Casual, Business Casual, Comfortable Cocktail. (Dress in layers; ballroom may be chilly while boarding the provided transportation for tours may be warm)
Thursday | October 2
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration, Gaining the Edge Breakfast Buffet
- 9:00- 10:10 AM Presentations
Introduction
Florence Kingston
Director of Development, City of Newport News
Welcome
The Honorable Phillip Jones
Mayor of Newport News
Remarks
Kari Wilkinson
Executive Vice President, HII & President, Newport News Shipbuilding
Regional Overview
Jared Chalk
Chief Business Development Officer, Hampton Roads Alliance
City Overview Video
City’s Strategic Priorities
Alan Archer
City Manager, City of Newport News
Properties Highlights and Q&A
Derek Perry
Assistant Director of Development, City of Newport News
- 10:10 AM – 10:30 AM Break
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Tours
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM Break/The Cutting Edge Luncheon
- 1:30 – 1:45 PM Closing Remarks
- 1:45 – 3:15 PM Property Break Out Sessions
- 3:30 PM Event Concludes
Schedule is subject to change, stay tuned to this webpage for more details